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Exhibitor Registration Access Hours and Locations
Below you’ll find information about special-access passes, registration locations and registration and access hours.
Special-Access Passes
The below passes can be picked up at C102, Central Hall. Passes are DAILY and must be picked up between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Special-access is limited to the following Hall entrances:
- North Hall (N1)
- Central Hall (C1)
- South Hall Lower (S1)
- South Hall Upper (S3)
Off-Hours Work Pass (Move-in)
If you need to complete work outside scheduled move-in and move-out hours, you can obtain an Off-Hours Work Pass in room C102, Central Hall during the hours listed above.
Special Event Pass (Show Days)
If your company has been pre-approved to host a special event before or after Show hours, you can pick up passes for your event guests in room C102, Central Hall during the hours listed above.
Booth Maintenance Pass (Show Days)
Exhibitor Appointed Contractors are allowed access to the Exhibit Halls during move-in and move-out only. For morning and evening access on Show days, you must obtain a Booth Maintenance Pass from C102, Central Hall during the hours listed above.
Booth Maintenance Pass Access Hours:
- Monday, April 9: 6 – 8 p.m.
- Tuesday, April 10 – Wednesday, April 11: 7 – 9 a.m. and 6 – 8 p.m.
- Thursday, April 12: 7 – 9 a.m.
Registration and Access Hours
Monday, April 2
Badge Pickup Hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Exhibitor and EAC wristband pick-up from security guards
*Exhibitors and pre-registered EACs with Monday target move-in only
Hall Entrances:
N4, S1, S2, C102
3 - 5 p.m.
EAC next-day wristband pick-up
Hall Entrances:
N4, S1, C102
Hall Access and Move-In Hours
8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Exhibitor and EAC hall access and setup time
*If you wish to continue setup outside these hours, you must get an Off-Hours Work Pass from the office, C102 during office hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Freeman Hours (i.e. Labor, freight, service desks, concierge)
Tuesday, April 3 - Friday, April 6
Badge Pickup Hours
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Exhibitor registration open and EAC wristband pickup
N4, S1, S2, C102
*Group badge pickup not available at S2
3 - 5 p.m.
EAC next-day wristband pick-up
N4, S1, C102
Hall Access and Move-In Hours
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Exhibitor and EAC hall access and setup time
*Note the badge and wristband pickup hours. Early access is only available if you already have a badge or wristband. If you wish to continue setup outside these hours, you must get an Off-Hours Work Pass from the Show Office, C102 during office hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Freeman Hours (i.e. Labor, freight, service desks, concierge)
Saturday, April 7
Badge Pickup Hours
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Exhibitor registration open and EAC wristband pickup
N4, S1, S2, C102
*Group badge pickup not available at S2
3 - 6 p.m.
EAC next-day wristband pick-up
N4, S1, S2, C102
Hall Access and Move-In Hours
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Exhibitor and EAC hall access and setup time
*Note the badge and wristband pickup hours. Early access is only available if you already have a badge or wristband. If you wish to continue setup outside these hours, you must get an Off-Hours Work Pass from the Show Office, C102 during office hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Freeman Hours (i.e. Labor, freight, service desks, concierge)
Sunday, April 8
Badge Pickup Hours
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Exhibitor registration open and EAC wristband pickup
N4, S1, S2, C102
*Group badge pickup not available at S2
3 - 6 p.m.
EAC next-day wristband pick-up
*All EACs must be out of the hall by 9 a.m. on Monday
N4, S1, S2, C102
Hall Access and Move-In Hours
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Exhibitor and EAC hall access and setup time
*Note the badge and wristband pickup hours. Early access is only available if you already have a badge or wristband. If you wish to continue setup outside these hours, you must get an Off-Hours Work Pass from the Show Office, C102 during office hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Freeman Hours (i.e. Labor, freight, service desks, concierge)
*Small package delivery and cart-service only
12 - 6 p.m.
Manufacturer Representative hall access
Monday, April 9
Badge Pickup Hours
6:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.
EAC wristband pickup (C102 only)
*All EACs must be out of the hall by 9 a.m.
C102
6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Exhibitor registration open
C102
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Attendee and Exhibitor registration open
See Attendee Registration Information for locations
Hall Access and Show Hours
6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Exhibitor and Manufacturer Representative hall access
*If your EAC needs access from 7-10 a.m. or 6-8 p.m., you must get a Booth Maintenance Pass from the Show Office, C102 during office hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
*EACs may not access the hall during Show hours
Tuesday, April 10 - Wednesday, April 11
Badge Pickup Hours
7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Attendee and Exhibitor registration open
See Attendee Registration Information for locations
Hall Access and Show Hours
7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Exhibitor and Manufacturer Representative hall access
*Note the badge pickup hours. Early access is only available if you already have a badge. If your EAC needs access from 7 - 9 a.m. or 6 - 8 p.m., you must get a Booth Maintenance Pass from the Show Office, C102 during office hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EACs may not access the hall during Show hours.
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Exhibit Hall open
*EACs may not access the hall during Show hours
Thursday, April 12
Badge Pickup Hours
7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Attendee and Exhibitor registration open
See Attendee Registration Information for locations
2 - 6 p.m.
EAC Wristband Pickup
N4, S1, C102
Hall Access, Show and Move-Out Hours
7 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Exhibitor and Manufacturer Representative hall access
*Note the badge pickup hours. Early access is only available if you already have a badge.
If your EAC needs access from 7 - 9 a.m., you must get a Booth Maintenance Pass, or if you wish to continue tear-down after 9 p.m., you must get an Off-Hours Work Pass from the Show Office, C102 during office hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EACs may not access the hall during Show hours.
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Exhibit hall open
*EACs may not access the hall during Show hours
2 - 8 p.m.
Freeman Hours (i.e. labor, freight, service desks, concierge)
3 - 9 p.m.
EAC hall access and tear-down time
*If an exhibitor wishes to continue tear-down after 9 p.m., they must get an Off-Hours Work Pass from the Show Office, C102 during office hours, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday, April 13
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
EAC wristband pickup
*Friday and Saturday wristbands
N4, S1, C102
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Exhibitor and EAC hall access and Freeman hours (i.e. labor, freight, servie desks, concierge)
Saturday, April 14
6:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
EAC wristband pickup (C102 only)
C102
6:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Exhibitor and EAC hall access and Freeman hours (i.e. labor, freight, servie desks, concierge)
Key Contacts
NAB Show Staff
Each exhibitor at NAB Show has their own dedicated sales representative on the Exhibit Sales Team to assist with your space needs. Once you begin building out your exhibit space, you’ll have the Exhibit Services Team at your disposal to assist with any show planning and logistical questions.
Exhibitor Advisory Committee
In addition to NAB Show staff, you can also tap into the knowledge and expertise of our Exhibitor Advisory Committee. This group of fellow exhibitors will help maximize your experience at the Show – feel free to ask them questions on best practices and more.
Exclusive and Preferred Vendors
We partner with a variety of vendors to make the exhibitor experience seamless. Take advantage of these resources, if you have logistical questions about the services they provide.
More details coming in July.